Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (Outer Space Treaty)
Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (Outer Space Treaty) (1967)1967 · Law · Articles VI and VIIIEstablishedSource attached · not independently reviewedCLM-0347 · as of 2026-10-23 · about: Off-world settlement governance proposals (Mars) · Author: Polity Atlas editorial team
“States bear international responsibility for national activities in space, including those of private entities, which need authorisation and continuing supervision (Article VI); the registry state keeps jurisdiction and control over launched objects and their personnel (Article VIII).”
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